Do you know the Douglas DC-8 was the first supersonic passenger airliner?
It must have been white knuckle time for those aboard the Canadian Pacific Douglas DC-8. Going supersonic in…
Hotel Review: A Queen Room with Sofa at the Novotel Edinburgh Centre
I booked the Novotel Edinburgh Centre because it is a four star hotel featuring a pool, sauna and…
Porridge Inferno! Riding the Aer Lingus Shamrock from Edinburgh to Dublin
I’ve been very sad about the fact the famous (and delicious!) Aer Lingus Irish Breakfast is no longer.…
Train Review: What is ScotRail First Class like from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Scotland is a wonderful country, with some great food and scenery. Glasgow and Edinburgh are located just an…
Tarmac Madness! A tale of a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Glasgow
Ryanair always sticks out in my mind due to their very specific boarding process. While it makes sense…
Does anyone remember the student designed and built Kharkiv KhAI-1?
The Kharkiv KhAI-1 was an aircraft designed by students in the Soviet Union, powered by a single PD…
Wait, what?! Philippine Airlines had actual beds upstairs on the Boeing 747?
When Philippine Airlines decided to replace their Douglas DC-10 fleet, they selected the Boeing 747-200B. Uniquely, they decided…
Do you know British Airways is flying Dublin to Southampton during summer?
Every summer, British Airways starts up new routes to keep the BA CityFlyer fleet busy on the weekend.…
How come more airlines don’t block seats beside elite frequent flyers?
The arcane world of airline seating includes the ability for the carrier to block seats. This means certain…
Final call for the China Southern Airbus A380 as retirement now set
Anyone wanting to get on board the China Southern Airbus A380 had better do so soon. The Chinese…